Yahoo Finance Here's Why Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to investors, even if it currently lacks a track record of revenue and profit. But as Peter Lynch said in One Up On Wall Street, 'Long shots almost never pay off.' While a well funded company may sustain losses for years, it will need to generate a profit eventually, or else investors will move on and the company will wither away.
If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND). While profit isn't the sole metric that should be considered when investing, it's worth recognising businesses that can consistently produce it.
See our latest analysis for Monadelphous Group
How Fast Is Monadelphous Group Growing Its Earnings Per Share?
Even with very modest growth rates, a company will usually do well if it improves earnings per share (EPS) year after year. So it's no surprise that some investors are more inclined to invest in profitable businesses. Monadelphous Group's EPS has risen over the last 12 months, growing from AU$0.48 to AU$0.53. This amounts to a 11% gain; a figure that shareholders will be pleased to see.
Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. Monadelphous Group's EBIT margins are flat but, worryingly, its revenue is actually down. Suffice it to say that is not a great sign of growth.
In the chart below, you can see how the company has grown earnings and revenue, over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart.
Of course the knack is to find stocks that have their best days in the future, not in the past. You could base your opinion on past performance, of course, but you may also want to check this interactive graph of professional analyst EPS forecasts for Monadelphous Group.
Are Monadelphous Group Insiders Aligned With All Shareholders?
It's said that there's no smoke without fire. For investors, insider buying is often the smoke that indicates which stocks could set the market alight. Because often, the purchase of stock is a sign that the buyer views it as undervalued. Of course, we can never be sure what insiders are thinking, we can only judge their actions.
Not only did Monadelphous Group insiders refrain from selling stock during the year, but they also spent AU$98k buying it. That's nice to see, because it suggests insiders are optimistic.
On top of the insider buying, it's good to see that Monadelphous Group insiders have a valuable investment in the business. To be specific, they have AU$49m worth of shares. This considerable investment should help drive long-term value in the business. Despite being just 4.1% of the company, the value of that investment is enough to show insiders have plenty riding on the venture.
Shareholders have more to smile about than just insiders adding more shares to their already sizeable holdings. That's because on our analysis the CEO, Zoran Bebic, is paid less than the median for similar sized companies. Our analysis has discovered that the median total compensation for the CEOs of companies like Monadelphous Group with market caps between AU$594m and AU$2.4b is about AU$1.6m.
Monadelphous Group's CEO took home a total compensation package worth AU$1.2m in the year leading up to June 2022. That is actually below the median for CEO's of similarly sized companies. CEO compensation is hardly the most important aspect of a company to consider, but when it's reasonable, that gives a little more confidence that leadership are looking out for shareholder interests. It can also be a sign of good governance, more generally.
Does Monadelphous Group Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
One positive for Monadelphous Group is that it is growing EPS. That's nice to see. On top of that, we've seen insiders buying shares even though they already own plenty. That makes the company a prime candidate for your watchlist - and arguably a research priority. You still need to take note of risks, for example - Monadelphous Group has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.
Keen growth investors love to see insider buying. Thankfully, Monadelphous Group isn't the only one. You can see a a free list of them here.
Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction.
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